Draycott won the toss and fielded but Chris Whitworth (117) dominated proceedings and this was coupled with great knocks from Duncan Bucklow (59) and Rob Matthews (42no), the latter in a hurry, cracking eight fours during an impressive 23-ball display.

Gareth Newbold (3-83) claimed three wickets but was a tad expensive.

A Hilton total of 278-6 proved too much for nine-man Draycott, who slumped to 148 all out in response.

George Loydall (3-61) struck twice early on but a partnership between Paul Leppington (38) and Andy Bloor (44) promised at least a draw for the visitors.

It wasn't to be though and Draycott slipped to defeat despite the best efforts of John Norris (20) and Jon Essex (25no).

A brave Trentside 3rds were no match for promotion-chasing Elvaston 3rds, who completed an easy 129-run win against the struggling Branston-based third-string.

Waleed Abbasi (4-69) bowled well for Trentside but runs from Jack Blaver (92) and Steve Schofield (68) helped steer the visitors to an unreachable 244-7.

Hummy Sharif (62) and Abbasi (26) battled hard after the break but the bowling of Jonny Ball (5-35) and Will Kilgour (2-15) saw Trentside dismissed in the 36th over for a lowly 115.